Only Good Things Here Pt. 2
It’s been a tough time. Here’s what’s getting me through these days.
A Harry Potter Party
I made Sorting Hat cupcakes! There was a Dementor shooting gallery, a Hogwarts cake and butterbeer! There were potions! Along with great company, which really was the best part.
Photos courtesy of A. DeKorte
These Things
Look at them!
Reading
I’ve read 55 books so far this year. I’ve found some great ones. And learned a lot from both the good and the awful along the way. (Join me on Goodreads!)
Havening
When I get wound up, I use this technique. It’s worked pretty well for me. Ignore the synth music and the sales pitch. It’s really just a grounding technique that’s a bit more involved than the 5 Senses technique and its ilk for really bad moments of anxiety.
Exercise
Release endorphins. Feel yourself get stronger. Make friends who encourage you and believe in your progress. Learn to appreciate lying down in all its forms and locales.
Miss Phryne Fisher
Impeccably costumed, gorgeous Australian people solve mysteries in the roaring 20s. Funny, sexy, feminist, and delightful.
And remember that there’s always hope as long as those who hope are ready to be those who do.
What are you doing to take care of yourself?
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That cake is so fancy. If I have party, I will just go buy one… And you workout is so cool! (looks so professional with the weight).
Wen wrote: "That cake is so fancy. If I have party, I will just go buy one… And you workout is so cool! (looks so professional with the weight)."I know, right! A friend made the cake and we were all duly impressed. I think she could be on one of those baking competition shows :) I can hardly butter toast!
Thank you for saying! It feels good to know I'm getting stronger. I feel like so much of the world wants me to go away, so getting tougher feels like a good step ;-)
Allison wrote: "..I feel like so much of the world wants me to go away..."What??? There is no way! I can barely make my time for the BR schedule and you did so many things:)
